Javan Flameback vs African Piculet

Chrysocolaptes strictus compared with Verreauxia africana

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Javan Flameback African Piculet
Scientific Name Chrysocolaptes strictus Verreauxia africana
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Picidae Picidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 27.9 cm (11.0 in) 9.6 cm (3.8 in)
Weight 142.0 g (5.01 oz) 8.75 g (0.31 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Javan Flameback only

African Piculet only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Javan Flameback

Least Concern

African Piculet

About These Birds

African Piculet

The African Piculet is a remarkably small woodpecker with a wingspan of under 10 cm and a weight of only about 9 g. Found in West and Central African forests, it probes bark and small branches for insects with its short bill.

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